Sec. 1. DEFINITIONS. In this article:
(1) "Department" means the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
(2) "Motor vehicle" has the meaning assigned by Chapter 501, Transportation Code.
(3) "State" means the State of Texas and all political subdivisions thereof.
Text of subdivision effective until January 01, 2021
(4) "Victim" means:
(A) a "close relative of a deceased victim," "guardian of a victim," or "victim," as those terms are defined by Article 56.01 of this code; or
(B) an individual who suffers damages as a result of another committing an offense under Section 38.04, Penal Code, in which the defendant used a motor vehicle while the defendant was in flight.
Text of subdivision effective on January 01, 2021
(4) "Victim" means:
(A) a "close relative of a deceased victim," "guardian of a victim," or "victim," as those terms are defined by Article 56A.001; or
(B) an individual who suffers damages as a result of another committing an offense under Section 38.04, Penal Code, in which the defendant used a motor vehicle while the defendant was in flight.
(5) "Personal property" means any property other than real property including all tangible and intangible types of property and including but not limited to copyrights, book rights, movie rights, patents, and trademarks acquired by the defendant prior to, during, and after conviction.
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